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Sidelining developer key to housing affordability

German architect Kristien Ring.

A new model of home design and ownership that sidelines profit-driven developers offers a more affordable solution to Sydney's housing crisis, an audience of architects, planners, designers and home buyers will be told on Monday.

Mapping respect for Sydney's concrete landmarks

Architect Glenn Harper outside his favourite piece of Brutalist architecture, the former Bidura Children's Court in Glebe.

Architect Glenn Harper is one of the few public admirers of Sydney's off-maligned concrete heritage. Sadly for Mr Harper, his favourite example of brutalism in Sydney, the "bold and heroic" building formerly known as the Bidura Children's Court is under threat of demolition.

Dancers and developers ready to step out

Sydney Dance Company Artistic Director, Rafael Bonachela, (left) speaks to NSW Arts Minister, Don Harwin, at the SDC ...

The Sydney Dance Company on Thursday will announce a $7 million-plus refurbishment, including the creation of a new public performance space with Harbour Bridge views called the Neilson Studio.